The Consecration of St. Mina and St. Pope Kyrillos VI in Torrance, Southern California
On the 3rd Sundcay of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 29 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 22, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, consecrated St. Mina and St. Pope Kyrillos VI in Torrance, Southern California. The main altar was consecrated in the name of St. Mina and the side altar was consecrated in the name of St. Pope Kyrillos VI. Participated – …
Diocese Clergy Meeting – March 2026
On the 26th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Thursday, March 5, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. Pope Kerollos Coptic Orthodox Church in Westminster, California, for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the meeting. – …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Isaac Assad
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 22 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 1st, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid his hand on and ordained the blessed servant John Assad as Deacon Isaac Assad, for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church in Inglewood, California, and to serve in the Diakonia Department. His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop – …
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion the Metropolitan
Today marks the 10th year anniversary of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion to the rank of Metropolitan. On Sunday, February 28, 2016, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II elevated Bishop Serapion to the episcopal dignity of Metropolitan. May the Lord keep the life our honoured father the patriarch Pope Abba Tawadros II and his partner in the holy apostolic ministry our honoured father the Meteropltain Abba Serapion. May God keep the fatherhood of His Eminence for us – …
🕊️ Lenten Liturgies Directory – Holy Great Fast 2026
As we journey together through the Holy Great Fast, a complete directory of Lenten liturgies was compiled to help you plan and attend throughout the season. 🔗 https://liturgies.notion.site You may choose your preferred viewing format: Region View (Default): Churches organized by region Alpha Gallery View: Churches organized alphabetically Directions View: Tap any church to instantly open directions in Google Maps We pray this resource serves our community and supports everyone in making the most of – …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 15 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 22, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed as a priest in the Christ Loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Thomas The Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church in Temecula, – …
The 2nd Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna
On the 14th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Saturday, February 21, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 2nd year heavenly commemoration of the departure of Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. We pray that God pours down His heavenly comfort upon the hearts of Father Raphael’s family – …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed
On the 13th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Friday, February 20, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Paul Abdelsayed as Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Thomas The Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church in Temecula, California, prior to his Priesthood – …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple and the commemoration of the 21 Coptic Martyrs of Libya, 2nd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 15th, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon David Tadrous as a priest in – …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Archdeacon
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 8, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Dr. Nabil Joseph as Archdeacon Joseph Joseph for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Archangels Michael & Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno, California. May God bless every work for the – …
Thirty Years of Service
With great joy and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ, yesterday we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii. This blessed milestone offers us a moment to reflect upon the abundant grace of God that has guided, sustained, and nurtured our Diocese from its humble beginnings until today. When the Diocese was formally established in 1995, it was the fruit of years of – …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Father Moses Yacoub
On the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 1st, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon Moses Yacoub as a priest in the Christ Loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Juan – …